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Solwise readies multi-gadget powerline networking box

Piggy 6 launched

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Got a stack of devices all sharing a single power outlet? Want three of 'em to be networked too? Then how about this VeseNet powerline Ethernet power strip?

This £85 Piggy 6 sports six three-pin sockets, all with surge protection and fed from a single, UK-standard plug. The unit also has three 10/100Mb/s Ethernet ports that can connect to a single HomePlug AV powerline adaptor plugged into your router.

Solwise VeseNet Piggy 6

Solwise's VeseNet Piggy 6: six power ports, three Ethernet links

The link between the adaptor and the Piggy 6 switch operates at up to 200Mb/s.

In the past, we've always been warned off combining powerline Ethernet adaptors and power supply boards with surge protection, but VeseNet clearly believes it's overcome potential speed-reducing noise issues.

We certainly look forward to giving it a try, using it feed power to a trio of network devices, none of which will now need two power sockets: on for juice, the other for data.

VeseNet's Piggy 6 is due to arrive in the UK next month, courtesy of local supplier Solwise.

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Latest Comments

How long?

As long as it takes sunshine!

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If only..

This would be perfect for me, if only the ethernet ports were gigabit and not 100mbps.

I'll stick with my single 200mbps homeplug unit and gigabit switch now until someone comes up with the goods!

How long until the shortwave obsessives see mention of homeplug and start going ape?! ;)

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What a terrible promo pic.

Looks like an ebay photo.

I need a diagram to visualise what the hell this thing is. Please.

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